the 'ilha dos amores', or 'sweethearts
island' in english, is a small strip of land rising from the
waters of the são francisco cove right in front of the praia do
preventório, in the southern edge of niterói.
this sole island
surrounded by smaller rocks does imprint a charming quality to
this peculiar area of the
guanabara bay.
due to its location the waters in the cove
are actually quite calm and inviting.